Shirley O.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Norcross, GA 30093
Meet Shirley
- Occupational Therapist
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! My name is Shirley, and I’m currently pursuing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I bring a strong foundation in child development, safety, and compassionate care to every family I work with. I have hands-on experience working with both children and adults with cerebral palsy and spina bifida, supporting their independence in daily activities like dressing, feeding, and mobility. I’ve also cared for children of all ages—from infants to teens—and truly enjoy building connections with each child through creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate play. Outside of my studies and clinical work, I love rollerblading, cooking, and exploring local parks. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, safe environments where children feel empowered and supported. I’d be honored to work with your family and offer care that’s not only reliable but also rooted in empathy, patience, and professional training.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 08/12/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Charles R.
9/10/2025
Shirley is the absolute best babysitter we have ever used for our daughter! She is incredibly professional, punctual, and personable. Shirley helped us out for two and a half weeks while my husband was out of town for work, and she went above and beyond in every way. She showed up to my house early every single day (and I had requested a very early start time of 6 am!), got my daughter awake, dressed, fed and out the door to school while I could head to work (which started at 7 am). She has incredible attention to detail, remembering all of my daughter’s preferences. She tidied and cleaned my daughter’s room, washed dishes, did laundry, snuggled our pets, and generally made those three weeks of solo parenting so much easier and less stressful. I am so sad I can’t have her permanently as our babysitter because she truly has become part of our family. I will never stop singing her praises!
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$30-$35/hr for the first child, $15 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
Education
Currently attending Georgia State University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading